Moscovici confident of 'compromise' with Greece on remaining reformsThe EU's economic affairs commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, voiced confidence that Greece would reach a "compromise" with its creditors by the end of the week on remaining reforms demanded under its third bailout.
Russia to open $5 bn Iran credit line: TehranRussia plans to open a $5 billion credit line for Iran to help finance infrastructure projects in the country, officials from both countries said during a visit by Moscow's energy minister.
Brazil finance minister to keep job: presidentBrazilian President Dilma Rousseff sprang to the defense of her embattled finance minister, saying she would not be pressured into sacking him.
19 October 2015
Troubled Deutsche Bank announces sweeping restructuringScandal-plagued Deutsche Bank, Germany's biggest lender, announced a major business and management shake-up that would "fundamentally change" its leadership structure.
EU warns Spain on budget as election nearsThe European Commission warned Spain to scale back government overspending that is in violation of EU budget rules or risk an embarrassing reprimand ahead of December elections.
Britain's Osborne announces shake-up of infrastructureBritish finance minister George Osborne is to announce a new cross-party body to reform and speed up planning of major infrastructure projects such as rail links and power stations.
Germany pledges 100 mln euros for refugeesGermany committed an additional 100 million euros ($113 million) to UN agencies to improve assistance for refugees in their home regions.
World Bank warns of more turbulence from Fed tighteningThe World Bank warned that monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve could spur a "perfect storm" of threats to growth and financial stability in developing economies.
16 September 2015
IMF chief urges Africa to spend responsiblyIMF chief Christine Lagarde urged African governments to spend responsibly as she visited Liberia, a week after it was declared free from an Ebola epidemic which has shattered its economy.